DrinksWithAVC (DWAVC)
Hi, we're Bree Hanson & Vikram Lakhwara. DrinksWithAVC combines three of our favorite things - people, entrepreneurship, and cocktails.
We aim to provide our listeners with an unfiltered look at the individuals in the venture capital industry behind the investment decisions. Each week we'll dig into the life experiences and current events that shape our guest's mindset and approach to their craft, and try and have a few laughs in the process.
What makes us qualified to host? Bree leads business development for Ravix and Vik is the co-founder of Green Cow Venture Capital. Together, they have decades of working in the startup ecosystem.
A director's cut of each episode is available on our Youtube channel. Please visit and subscribe!
Episodes
34 episodes
Episode 34: Ben Freeberg of Oncology Ventures
Get ready for a rollercoaster of an episode! This week on DrinksWithAVC, Bree and Vik are joined by the multi-talented founder and GP of Oncology Ventures, Ben Freeberg. Ben shares his inspiring journey from active 24-year old pursuing a career...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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1:42:24
DWAVC: Jeremy Kaufmann | Ep: 33
From growing up as a quiet kid in New Jersey and biking across the US in support of affordable housing, to moving west to join Salesforce and eventually becoming a partner at Scale Venture Partners, Jeremy Kaufmann shares his compassion-filled ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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1:20:43
DWAVC: Amy Cheetham | Ep: 32
Join us for an exciting episode featuring Amy Cheetham, partner at Costanoa Ventures. From mucking stalls in rural Maine to making the Forbes 2023 Brink List, Amy’s journey is both inspiring and insightful. Bree & Vik dive into her favorite...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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DWAVC: Leshika Samarasinghe | Ep: 31
Pour a mint julep and join us on DrinksWithAVC as we dive into the dynamic world of Leshika Samarasinghe, founder and GP at Twine Ventures. In this episode, Leshika recounts her beginnings at Google, where she was instrumental in developing cor...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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1:51:48
DWAVC: Priya Saiprasad | Ep. 30
Pour your favorite champagne and join us in toasting Touring Capital's co-founder and GP, Priya Saiprasad! Learn how Priya's nomadic childhood created her superpower, how she took the leap from established firms like M12 and Softbank Vision to ...
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Episode 30
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DWAVC: Dan Conner | Ep. 29
Settle in with a Sazerac for the latest installment of DrinksWithAVC, brought to you by Fidelity for Startups! Vik and Bree cover it all with St. Louis-based globe trotter, low-key adrenalin junkie, and venture capitalist Dan Conner. D...
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Episode 29
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DWAVC: Howie Diamond | Ep. 28
Bree and Vik dive into a captivating conversation with Howie Diamond of Pure Ventures. From his early days in Chicago reminiscent of a John Hughes film to his rockstar nights drumming for Low v. Diamond on shows like Letterman and Leno, Howie's...
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Episode 28
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1:23:58
DWAVC: Manan Mehta | Ep. 27
Discover the profound depths of venture capitalism in this week's DWAVC with guest Manan Mehta of Unshackled Ventures. Vik and Bree explore Manan's adoption of 'curious acceptance,' his admiration for ancient and modern stoicism, and his insigh...
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Episode 27
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1:42:04
DWAVC: Dan Rubin | Ep. 26
Join DWAVC's latest episode for an intriguing mix of intellect and stamina, featuring Dan Rubin from Alloy Ventures. This episode delves into Dan's voracious reading habits, the relentless spirit he brings from the athletic world, and his keenn...
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Episode 26
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1:33:58
DWAVC: Matt Bigge | Ep. 25
Toast to St. Patrick's Day weekend with the latest DWAVC episode featuring Crosslink Capital's Matt Bigge, a decorated Army Ranger, Georgetown and Harvard Business School alumnus, and doting dad. Dive into our 'Shots with a VC' special as we ex...
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Episode 25
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38:31
DWAVC: Rishi Taparia | Ep. 24
Gear up for the weekend with DWAVC's latest episode featuring Rishi Tiparia from Garuda Ventures. Bree and Vik sit down with Vik's old friend and venture capital colleague to dissect the nuances of Seed investing and what Garuda Ventures looks ...
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Episode 24
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1:40:55
DWAVC: Kobie Fuller | Ep. 23
DrinksWithAVC welcomes Kobie Fuller of Upfront Ventures, merging the worlds of athletic excellence and venture capital. Bree and producer Reyn delve into Kobie's history as a record-setting athlete and explore how the competitive spirit and dis...
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Episode 23
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53:10
DWAVC: Anoushka Vaswani | Ep. 22
DrinksWithAVC swings into the new year spotlighting Anoushka Vaswani of Lightspeed Venture Partners, the 'OG of PLG'. With accolades spanning from her lauded academic journey at Columbia and Harvard to shaping strategies at McKinsey and Matrix ...
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Episode 22
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1:03:51
DWAVC: Ben Narasin | Ep. 21
Holiday cheers with a visionary on Drinks With A VC featuring Ben Narasin of Tenacity Venture Capital. Tracing back to his roots as an e-commerce pioneer with Fashionmall.com, Ben shares tales of early-stage triumphs, from DropCam to Kabbage. V...
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Episode 21
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1:56:08
DWAVC: Kate Shillo Beardsley | Ep. 20
Episode twenty of DrinksWithAVC launches with venture virtuoso Kate Shillo Beardsley. Join us as Kate shares her journey from bartending to becoming a Managing Partner at Upslope Ventures and a pivotal figure at Lerer Hippeau Ventures. Vik and ...
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Episode 20
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1:52:20
DWALP?: Eric Sippel | Ep. 19
DrinksWithAVC serves up episode nineteen with a refreshing twist, featuring their inaugural Limited Partner guest, Eric Sippel. Esteemed philanthropist and Chair of Bay Area Goodwill, the former COO of Eastborn Capital Management, Eric offers a...
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Episode 19
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1:17:44
DWAVC: Jim Dugan | Ep. 18
DrinksWithAVC chugs along, introducing episode eighteen with Jim Dugan, CEO & Managing Partner of OCA Ventures, harmonizing EMPATHY, PASSION, DETERMINATION, HUMANITY, and a touch of FRANK SINATRA. With 23 years of venture experience, Jim ha...
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Episode 18
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1:32:51
DWAVC: Lan Xuezhao | Ep. 17
DrinksWithAVC presents episode seventeen, featuring the trailblazing Dr. Lan Xuezhao, Founding Partner of Basis Set Ventures, a firm making waves with its women-led team. Lan's impressive background spans from spearheading the Corporate Develop...
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Episode 17
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1:33:12
DWAVC: Matt McCall | Ep. 16
Episode sixteen of DrinksWithAVC features standout guest, Matt McCall of Pritzker Group, lauded as one of the top 100 VCs in the U.S. and recognized as a power player in media and Hollywood. Vik and Bree delve into Matt's political roots, discu...
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Episode 16
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2:12:43
DWAVC: Natalie Luu | Ep. 15
Episode fifteen of DrinksWithAVC packs a punch with guest Natalie Luu from Lightspeed Venture Partners—Muay Thai enthusiast, NFT expert, Fintech investor, and tea aficionado. Vik and Bree uncover Natalie's journey from relentless hustler to ven...
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Episode 15
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53:39
DWAVC: David Hornik | Ep. 14
Episode fourteen of DrinksWithAVC welcomes the prophetic insights of David Hornik from Lobby Capital, dubbed the 'Nostradamus of Numbers' and 'soothsayer of SPACs.' Vik and Bree delve into David's evolution from a dedicated lawyer to a venture ...
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Episode 14
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1:24:36
DWAVC: Alex Niehenke | Ep. 13
Fresh from a summer break, Vik and Bree are back with episode thirteen of DrinksWithAVC, featuring a candid chat with Alex Niehenke from Scale Venture Partners. They explore his eclectic passions from pickling to water polo, his experiences as ...
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Episode 13
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1:49:09
DWAVC: John Frankel | Ep. 12
Pour a mocktail and join us for episode twelve of DrinksWithAVC, where we sit down with John Frankel of ff Venture Capital — our first New York guest and pioneer of our alcohol-free edition. Vik and Bree dive into John's journey from Goldman Sa...
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Episode 12
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1:26:07
DrinksWithAVC: Best of (so far)
Tune into episode eleven of DrinksWithAVC for a trip down memory lane. Vik and Bree curate the finest moments from the first ten episodes, showcasing the wisdom, wit, and warmth that define the series. Perfect for newcomers and long-time listen...
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Episode 11
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28:39
DWAVC: Charles Hudson | Ep. 10
Join Vik and Bree for episode ten of DrinksWithAVC as they share Manhattans with Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures. Delve into Charles's rich tapestry of experiences, from his early days at Kroger to landscaping entrepreneurship, and from hi...
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Episode 10
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